Work Permits

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 December 2023

Tuesday, 12 December 2023

Questions (298)

Sean Fleming

Question:

298. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when he plans to announce the completion of the review of the occupations lists for employment permits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55274/23]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

The final report of the IDG on Economic Migration Policy containing recommendations proposed on foot of the review of the employment permits occupations lists for is with my office and under active consideration at present. I intend to make an announcement on the revised lists very shortly after informing Government.

Once the final decisions are made, amendments will be made to the Employment Permits Regulations and the outcome of the report will be published on my Department’s website.